This unassuming octopus pairs bacterial chemistry with evolutionary efficiency to deliver one of the most powerful defenses ...

Undernourished coastal communities in the tropics - where children’s growth can be stunted by a lack of micronutrients – can get the vitamins and minerals they need from sustainable small-scale ...

At first glance, this small octopus appears harmless, even endearing. Beneath that appearance lies a biological defense capable of causing severe harm in humans. Its venom is delivered through a bite ...

In June 2024 and for years, rumors have spread that a very small, beautiful octopus covered in blue rings has enough venom to kill 26 adults within minutes: The neurotoxin causes progressive paralysis ...

Scientists have long wondered whether the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is a ticking time bomb in terms of sea level rise. New evidence from the DNA of a small octopus that lives in the Southern Ocean ...

Scientists working off the coast of Costa Rica say they've discovered the world's third known octopus nursery. The international 18-person research team found the site nearly 2 miles below sea level ...